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Civil Society Reports from Japan (Complete)

NEW YORK, July 21, 2011 — Tatsuaki Kobayashi moderates a discussion with Noboru Hayase, Fukiko Ishii and Tae Namba, all representing key Japanese civil society organizations working on restoration and recovery efforts following the March 2011 tsunami and earthquake. (1 hr., 27 min.)

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The Bandistan Ensemble — Music from Central Asia (Highlights)
Arts
 /  New York

The Bandistan Ensemble — Music from Central Asia (Highlights)

Highlights from The Bandistan Ensemble's July 14 appearance at Asia Society.
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Actors of 'Happiness' Discuss Using Film to Raise Awareness of Alzheimers and Dementia
Arts
 /  New York

Actors of 'Happiness' Discuss Using Film to Raise Awareness of Alzheimers and Dementia

Kara Wai and Carlos Chan discuss their new roles in the movie, which was screened during the Asian American International Film Festival.
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'Spa Night' Film Director Andrew Ahn Discusses Asian-American Identity
Arts

'Spa Night' Film Director Andrew Ahn Discusses Asian-American Identity

The discussion centered around Ahn's feature film 'Spa Night,' which was screened as part of the 39th Asian American International Film Festival.
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Chinese Feminist Recounts Arrest and Detention
Current Affairs

Chinese Feminist Recounts Arrest and Detention

Li Maizi of the "Feminist Five" discusses her demonstrations and what effect her prolonged detention had on feminism in China.
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Yao Ming: Cultural Differences Shouldn't Impede Cooperation
Lifestyle
 /  Hong Kong

Yao Ming: Cultural Differences Shouldn't Impede Cooperation

In a recent conversation in Hong Kong, the basketball great described how he was able to manage cultural differences both within his team and in his new country.
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Trailer: Li Maizi and the Feminist Five
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Trailer: Li Maizi and the Feminist Five

A sneak peek at our interview with the Chinese activist Li Maizi.
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George Takei Discusses the Harm of Stereotypes
Current Affairs
 /  Southern California

George Takei Discusses the Harm of Stereotypes

The actor recounts a time he was personally the victim.
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The Bandistan Ensemble, Music From Central Asia (Complete)
Arts
 /  New York

The Bandistan Ensemble, Music From Central Asia (Complete)

Talented musicians from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan performed traditional Central Asian music using non-traditional techniques.
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New York Schoolchildren Show Off Art Inspired by 'Philippine Gold'
Arts
 /  New York

New York Schoolchildren Show Off Art Inspired by 'Philippine Gold'

Every year, Asia Society Museum dedicates one of its galleries to art created by New York City public school students. Meet this year's young artists!
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Shahzia Sikander: The Last Post & Parallax (Complete)
Arts
 /  Hong Kong

Shahzia Sikander: The Last Post & Parallax (Complete)

The critically acclaimed artist discusses her art following a screening of two of her works.
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Balancing Economic and Environmental Interests in China (Complete)
Policy
 /  Hong Kong

Balancing Economic and Environmental Interests in China (Complete)

Participants in a panel discussion talk about the intersection of development and sustainability in China.
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The Ebola Crisis — Lessons for Future Disease Outbreaks (Complete)
Policy
 /  Hong Kong

The Ebola Crisis — Lessons for Future Disease Outbreaks (Complete)

Ashish Jha, a professor and the director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, discusses what we can learn from the Ebola crisis.
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